title: [Premenstrual dysphoric disorder: diagnostic and therapeutic approach].
abstract: Central Nervous System acts as both a target and a regulator for the hormonal system. Premenstrual syndrome is a good example. Premenstrual dysphoria is wellknown and dreaded since a long time. Recent diagnostic criteria available for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder decrease the methodologic problems and might lead to a better knowledge regarding etiology and treatment. Alteration of serotonin regulation seems to be a promising area for further research. Efficacy of the inhibitors of serotonin reuptake accounts for it. Expected improvements will benefit to women and men as well....
authors.affiliation: Service Hospitalo-Universitaire de Santé Mentale et de Thérapeutique Hôpital Sainte-Anne, Paris.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Guedj
mesh_terms: D002490:Central Nervous System / Q000503:physiopathology; D003863:Depression; D005260:Female; D012739:Gonadal Steroid Hormones / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007508:Irritable Mood; D008297:Male; D011293:Premenstrual Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D012739:Gonadal Steroid Hormones
vernacular_title: Trouble dysphorique prémenstruel: approche diagnostique et thérapeutique.